57 Bible Verses about Authority
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Submit yourselves to every ordinance of man for the Lord's sake: whether it be to the king, as supreme;
And he changeth the times and the seasons: he removeth kings, and setteth up kings: he giveth wisdom unto the wise, and knowledge to them that know understanding:
Thou, O king, art a king of kings: for the God of heaven hath given thee a kingdom, power, and strength, and glory.
This matter is by the decree of the watchers, and the demand by the word of the holy ones: to the intent that the living may know that the most High ruleth in the kingdom of men, and giveth it to whomsoever he will, and setteth up over it the basest of men.
That they shall drive thee from men, and thy dwelling shall be with the beasts of the field, and they shall make thee to eat grass as oxen, and they shall wet thee with the dew of heaven, and seven times shall pass over thee, till thou know that the most High ruleth in the kingdom of men, and giveth it to whomsoever he will.
And they shall drive thee from men, and thy dwelling shall be with the beasts of the field: they shall make thee to eat grass as oxen, and seven times shall pass over thee, until thou know that the most High ruleth in the kingdom of men, and giveth it to whomsoever he will.
And he was driven from the sons of men; and his heart was made like the beasts, and his dwelling was with the wild asses: they fed him with grass like oxen, and his body was wet with the dew of heaven; till he knew that the most high God ruled in the kingdom of men, and that he appointeth over it whomsoever he will.
Jesus answered, Thou couldest have no power at all against me, except it were given thee from above: therefore he that delivered me unto thee hath the greater sin.
Let every soul be subject unto the higher powers. For there is no power but of God: the powers that be are ordained of God.
O thou king, the most high God gave Nebuchadnezzar thy father a kingdom, and majesty, and glory, and honour:
If thou seest the oppression of the poor, and violent perverting of judgment and justice in a province, marvel not at the matter: for he that is higher than the highest regardeth; and there be higher than they.
But Jesus called them to him, and saith unto them, Ye know that they which are accounted to rule over the Gentiles exercise lordship over them; and their great ones exercise authority upon them.
Whiles it remained, was it not thine own? and after it was sold, was it not in thine own power? why hast thou conceived this thing in thine heart? thou hast not lied unto men, but unto God.
The wife hath not power of her own body, but the husband: and likewise also the husband hath not power of his own body, but the wife.
It is an abomination to kings to commit wickedness: for the throne is established by righteousness.
Take away the wicked from before the king, and his throne shall be established in righteousness.
Mercy and truth preserve the king: and his throne is upholden by mercy.
Be not hasty to go out of his sight: stand not in an evil thing; for he doeth whatsoever pleaseth him.
Where the word of a king is, there is power: and who may say unto him, What doest thou?
That his heart be not lifted up above his brethren, and that he turn not aside from the commandment, to the right hand, or to the left: to the end that he may prolong his days in his kingdom, he, and his children, in the midst of Israel.
The God of Israel said, the Rock of Israel spake to me, He that ruleth over men must be just, ruling in the fear of God.
The king that faithfully judgeth the poor, his throne shall be established for ever.
From Thematic Bible
Authority » Of the church
Whose soever sins ye remit, they are remitted unto them; and whose soever sins ye retain, they are retained.
And I will give unto thee the keys of the kingdom of heaven: and whatsoever thou shalt bind on earth shall be bound in heaven: and whatsoever thou shalt loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven.
Verily I say unto you, Whatsoever ye shall bind on earth shall be bound in heaven: and whatsoever ye shall loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven.
And as they went through the cities, they delivered them the decrees for to keep, that were ordained of the apostles and elders which were at Jerusalem.
Obey them that have the rule over you, and submit yourselves: for they watch for your souls, as they that must give account, that they may do it with joy, and not with grief: for that is unprofitable for you.
Authority » Of Christ
And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth.
And they were all amazed, insomuch that they questioned among themselves, saying, What thing is this? what new doctrine is this? for with authority commandeth he even the unclean spirits, and they do obey him.
Battle of Life » Promises of ultimate triumph » Authority
And he that overcometh, and keepeth my works unto the end, to him will I give power over the nations:
God's Promises » To the overcomers » Authority
And he that overcometh, and keepeth my works unto the end, to him will I give power over the nations:
Overcomers » Authority
And he that overcometh, and keepeth my works unto the end, to him will I give power over the nations:
Topics on Authority
Abuse Of Authority, Examples Of
Genesis 16:6But Abram said unto Sarai, Behold, thy maid is in thy hand; do to her as it pleaseth thee. And when Sarai dealt hardly with her, she fled from her face.
Abuse Of Authority, Warnings Against
Ephesians 6:9And, ye masters, do the same things unto them, forbearing threatening: knowing that your Master also is in heaven; neither is there respect of persons with him.
All Authority Has Been Given To Jesus
Matthew 28:18And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth.
Apostles, Authority In Church
2 Corinthians 13:10Therefore I write these things being absent, lest being present I should use sharpness, according to the power which the Lord hath given me to edification, and not to destruction.
Apostles, Basis Of Authority
Romans 1:5By whom we have received grace and apostleship, for obedience to the faith among all nations, for his name:
Authority Delegated To People
Genesis 39:4And Joseph found grace in his sight, and he served him: and he made him overseer over his house, and all that he had he put into his hand.
Authority Of Christ
Matthew 7:29For he taught them as one having authority, and not as the scribes.
Authority Of Disciples
Numbers 27:20And thou shalt put some of thine honour upon him, that all the congregation of the children of Israel may be obedient.
Authority Of People
Hebrews 13:17Obey them that have the rule over you, and submit yourselves: for they watch for your souls, as they that must give account, that they may do it with joy, and not with grief: for that is unprofitable for you.
Authority Within The Family, Kinds Of
Proverbs 19:18Chasten thy son while there is hope, and let not thy soul spare for his crying.
Authority, Belonging To God
Psalm 115:3But our God is in the heavens: he hath done whatsoever he hath pleased.
Authority, of human institutions
Romans 1:24-26Wherefore God also gave them up to uncleanness through the lusts of their own hearts, to dishonour their own bodies between themselves:
Authority, Responsibilities Of
Matthew 20:25-28But Jesus called them unto him, and said, Ye know that the princes of the Gentiles exercise dominion over them, and they that are great exercise authority upon them.
Christ's Authority Over Death
Matthew 9:18-25While he spake these things unto them, behold, there came a certain ruler, and worshipped him, saying, My daughter is even now dead: but come and lay thy hand upon her, and she shall live.
Christ's Authority Over Evil
Mark 1:23-27And there was in their synagogue a man with an unclean spirit; and he cried out,
Christ's Authority Over Nature
Matthew 8:23-27And when he was entered into a ship, his disciples followed him.
Christ's Authority Over Sickness
Matthew 8:14-15And when Jesus was come into Peter's house, he saw his wife's mother laid, and sick of a fever.
Christ's Authority Over Sin
Matthew 9:6But that ye may know that the Son of man hath power on earth to forgive sins, (then saith he to the sick of the palsy,) Arise, take up thy bed, and go unto thine house.
Church Authority, Of Eldars
Acts 20:28Take heed therefore unto yourselves, and to all the flock, over the which the Holy Ghost hath made you overseers, to feed the church of God, which he hath purchased with his own blood.
Church Authority, Of Jesus Christ
Ephesians 5:23For the husband is the head of the wife, even as Christ is the head of the church: and he is the saviour of the body.
Church, Christ Authority Over
Ephesians 2:20And are built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ himself being the chief corner stone;
Demons, Christ's Authority
Ephesians 1:19-22And what is the exceeding greatness of his power to us-ward who believe, according to the working of his mighty power,
Honoring Authority
Titus 3:1Put them in mind to be subject to principalities and powers, to obey magistrates, to be ready to every good work,
Human Authority, Christian Response
Romans 13:1Let every soul be subject unto the higher powers. For there is no power but of God: the powers that be are ordained of God.
Human Authority, Instituted By God
Romans 13:1-2Let every soul be subject unto the higher powers. For there is no power but of God: the powers that be are ordained of God.
Human Authority, Nature Of
Romans 13:1Let every soul be subject unto the higher powers. For there is no power but of God: the powers that be are ordained of God.
Man's Authority Over The Devil
Mark 3:15And to have power to heal sicknesses, and to cast out devils:
People Lacking Authority
Daniel 4:31While the word was in the king's mouth, there fell a voice from heaven, saying, O king Nebuchadnezzar, to thee it is spoken; The kingdom is departed from thee.
Rebellion, Against Human Authority
Genesis 14:3-4All these were joined together in the vale of Siddim, which is the salt sea.
Respecting Authority
Romans 13:7Render therefore to all their dues: tribute to whom tribute is due; custom to whom custom; fear to whom fear; honour to whom honour.
Submission To Authority
Matthew 8:4-10And Jesus saith unto him, See thou tell no man; but go thy way, shew thyself to the priest, and offer the gift that Moses commanded, for a testimony unto them.
